Amy Botica
Summary
Focused education professional with master's degree in administration and experience helping students achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
NATHAN HALE MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2017 - 06.2023
- Provided professional development to staff in many areas including Equity, Responsive Classroom, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Common Core Math State Standards, Data Analysis, Differentiation, and Culturally Linguistic methodology
- Created and enforced the student “No Cell Phone” policy
- Provided weekly messages to parents using the Connect Ed Blackboard program
- Prepared, submitted and was awarded the Enchanted Backpack grant
- Led the creation of a student-led campaign, “Kindness Behind the Screen” to promote a safe and positive use of social media
- Created Tier II PBIS interventions with the school leadership team
- Facilitated weekly grade level meetings with a focus on content and unpacking the Common Core Standards
- Developed team-based capacity with a focus on collective efficacy
- Worked with the staff to unpack the Social/Emotional Standards
- Acted as the building administrator for McKinney-Vento
- Coordinated and oversaw the ACCESS testing for our students that are English Language Learners
- Participated in IEP meetings
- Implemented the Multi-Tiered System of Supports initiative in our school; facilitated weekly meetings with staff as well as monthly meetings with the building team
- Disciplined students according to the CCSD 130 Code of Misconduct, Senate Bill 100, and conflict resolution
- Developed the School Improvement plan ensuring alignment to the District's Strategic Plan
- Led content-based staff meetings; School Improvement professional development
- Evaluated certified and classified staff members using the Danielson model.
Assistant Principal
LINCOLN SCHOOL
08.2010 - 06.2017
- Provided Professional Development to staff in many areas including Responsive Classrooms, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Common Core Math and ELA, Differentiated Instruction, Data Driven Instruction, Literacy Initiatives: Close Reading, Depth of Knowledge, Text Dependent Questions, Paired Passages
- Organized and hosted registration
- Participated in the state training program in order to be a state certified trainer in CCMS
- Coordinated and oversaw the ACCESS testing for our students that are English Language Learners; PARCC testing and MAP testing for all students
- Oversaw the coordination of afterschool programs, special events, evening programs and our parent teacher organization
- Participated in all school level committees and several district committees including the District Strategic Planning Committee, the District School Climate Committee, the District Paraprofessional Evaluation Development Committee, the District Discipline Committee, the Uniform Policy Committee, Registration Committee and the District Math Curriculum and Textbook Selection Committee
- Participated in IEP meetings
- Implemented the Multi-Tiered System of Supports initiative in our school
- Disciplined students according to the CCSD 130 Code of Misconduct
- Led content-based staff meetings and school improvement professional development
- Acted as a mentor for aspiring administrators.
Assistant Principal
PAUL REVERE PRIMARY SCHOOL
08.2007 - 06.2010
- Facilitated the beginning, developmental stages of Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
- Participated in co-writing a grant and provided professional development in the area of “Social and Emotional Learning” (SEL)
- Coordinated and oversaw PARCC and MAP testing for all students
- Developed all aspects of MTSS and PBIS
- Implemented School Improvement Initiatives: Intervention Wall, Focus Walks, Instructional Rounds
- Organized and hosted registration
- Collaborated with teachers in order to develop data-driven academic and/or behavioral plans
- Disciplined students according to the CCSD 130 Code of Misconduct
- Participated in IEP meetings
- Acted as mentor for aspiring administrators.
Co-Principal
GREENWOOD SCHOOL
08.2007 - 06.2010
- Participated in the planning/opening of Greenwood School
- Assisted staff in the training and implementation of the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Program
- Trained in KIDS Assessment
- Worked as a team with the co-principal in all areas of operating the school
- Disciplined students according to the CCSD 130 Code of Misconduct
- Participated in IEP meetings.
Assistant Principal
LINCOLN SCHOOL
08.2001 - 06.2007
- Participated in the opening of Lincoln School alongside the Principal
- Developed the Response to Intervention program – District and Building Level
- Organized and hosted registration
- Evaluated certified and non-certified staff
- Developed the Dual Language Program with a team
- Acted as a mentor for aspiring administrators
- Planned fundraisers, special events and Parent Teacher Organization activities
- Developed the “Together Offering Yuletide Spirit” program (T.O.Y.S)
- Instituted initiatives that led to improved test scores and making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) according to the No Child Left Behind Act
- Managed student behavior in accordance with the district's discipline code and the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program
- Partnered with the PBIS Network in developing a training video for them to use in workshops
- Participated in implementing the Reading First Initiative
- Disciplined students according to the CCSD 130 Code of Misconduct
- Participated in IEP meetings.
Mathematics Teacher
NATHAN HALE MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.1995 - 06.2001
- Collaborated with the South Cook ISC 4 in planning and hosting a Math Olympiad
- Assisted in writing District 130's Learner Outcomes in Mathematics based on the Illinois Learning Standards
- Instructed students in the Homework Program, Title I Program, Saturday Bridge Program and the Summer School Program
- Developed and aligned mathematics local assessments to the Illinois State Standards.
Education
M.A. in Educational Administration -
GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY
04.2000
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary - undefined
SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY
05.1995
Minor in Mathematics Education - undefined
SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY
05.1995
Skills
- Education administration
- Team Collaboration
- Staff Development
- Training and mentoring
- Cultural Competency
- Instructional Leadership
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Safety and security procedures
- Student achievement
Certification
- Illinois School Administrators Certificate (K – 12), Type 75
- Illinois Teacher Certificate (K – 9), Type 03
- Endorsements in Upper Elementary/Jr. High Mathematics and Language Arts
Timeline
Principal
NATHAN HALE MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2017 - 06.2023
Assistant Principal
LINCOLN SCHOOL
08.2010 - 06.2017
Assistant Principal
PAUL REVERE PRIMARY SCHOOL
08.2007 - 06.2010
Co-Principal
GREENWOOD SCHOOL
08.2007 - 06.2010
Assistant Principal
LINCOLN SCHOOL
08.2001 - 06.2007
Mathematics Teacher
NATHAN HALE MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.1995 - 06.2001
M.A. in Educational Administration -
GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary - undefined
SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY
Minor in Mathematics Education - undefined
SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY